The Mount Vernon FFA chapter participated in the Knox County Job Interview Contest on Nov. 4.
Local business owners and leaders participated as judges for the mock interview portion of the contest. Students were also evaluated on their resume, cover letter, professional presentation, interview questions, follow-up letter and overall employability. Mock interviews are conducted with students each year in preparation for job interviews with future employers.
Grace Laymon competed in Division II and earned second place. Brett Mast competed in District V and earned first place. Mast advanced to the district competition on Nov. 15 at Zane Trace High School. At the district competition, Mast placed first yet again. He advanced to the state competition at the Ohio State University on Dec. 4.
